Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Muller

New York Court of Appeals

Decided April 10, 1969PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJasen, J.

Henry Muller, Jr., died testate on October 18, 1961, leaving two sons, Henry Muller, III, the executor of the estate before us, and Edwin G-. Muller, the objectant in this case. Muller’s will was quite simple. It provided that his two sons were to share equally in his estate, and that Henry be appointed executor. The will authorized the executor to continue the testator’s businesses if, in the executor’s discretion, it was for the best interests of the estate. The executor was also empowered to sell, mortgage or lease the testator’s real property under such terms and conditions as the…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Willis v. . SharpNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  2. Thorn v. . De BreteuilNew York Court of Appeals · 1904
  3. Columbus Watch Co. v. HodenpylNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
  4. In re the Accounting of HeinrichNew York Surrogate's Court · 1949
  5. In re the Estate of GibsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1965

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Estate of Papson v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1979
  2. In re the Estate of KinzlerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
  3. In re the Estate of GraweAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
  4. In re the Estate of EtollAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
  5. Matter of SpiakAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2022

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